Understanding Shqip Regular Verb Conjugation
In Shqip, verbs are words that show actions like running, jumping, or talking. Just like in English, verbs in Shqip change a little bit depending on who is doing the action and when it is happening. This change is called conjugation.
Basic Rules of Conjugation
Important Points
- Verbs change their endings based on the subject (who is doing the action).
- The verb ending also changes based on the tense (when the action is happening).
- Regular verbs follow a predictable pattern when they change.
- The main parts to learn are the present, past, and future tenses.
The present tense is used when something is happening right now. In Shqip, regular verbs often end in '-j', '-oj', or '-oj'. For example, the verb 'luaj' (to play) ends in '-j'.
Examples
- Unë luaj (I play)
- Ti luan (You play)
- Ai/Ajo luan (He/She plays)
The past tense is used to talk about something that has already happened. For regular verbs, you usually add '-va' or '-ova' to the verb stem.
Examples
- Unë luajta (I played)
- Ti luajte (You played)
- Ai/Ajo luajti (He/She played)
The future tense is for actions that will happen later. In Shqip, you add 'do' before the verb.
Examples
- Unë do të luaj (I will play)
- Ti do të luash (You will play)
- Ai/Ajo do të luajë (He/She will play)